Tuesday, October 20, 2015

First Impressions

By Madison Bowden, Toppel Peer AdvisorYes, First Impressions are everything. The first time you meet a potential employer, the President of an Organization/ Charity, etc. they will not forget how you made them feel. It may sound silly but they will remember if you were respectful, courteous, and intuitive so it’s imperative to leave a good impression. First impressions are important with everyone you network with whether it be a potential employer or not they may be in your future in ways you never thought.

Here are some secrets about FIRST IMPRESSIONS: *Make a unique personal statement that will leave the employer to remember you—this requires strategizing beforehand.*Dress to Impress.*From personal relationships to professional make sure to always represent yourself in a way you want to be remembered that resembles your true self.*Good posture shows you carry yourself in a confident way. *Smile! Make sure to smile and seem enthusiastic! *Eye contact says a lot about a person. It is important to look the person you are speaking with in the eyes and not be looking away from them. Eye contact is a non-verbal way of communication that shows you are interested in what he/she is saying.

*Firm handshake shows confidence and professionalism. *Last, but not least, always be confident when you meet someone. You can show confidence by following all of the key secrets listed above.